Leah Shafer

Leah Shafer is a content and social media specialist, as well as a Dallas native, who lives in Richardson with her family. In her sixth-grade yearbook, Leah listed "interior designer" as her future profession. Now she writes about them, as well as all things real estate, for CandysDirt.com.

Splurge vs. Steal: Live Large in Forest Hills

By Leah Shafer / December 18, 2017 /

One of the great neighborhoods of East Dallas is Forest Hills, a hidden gem bordering the east side of White Rock Lake, walking distance to the arboretum and a ten-minute drive from downtown. Our Splurge vs. Steal is located here, to houses in this elegant, quiet, tree-shaded community. Which one is your favorite? 

Mark Your Calendars for this Hillcrest Estates Mediterranean’s Open House

By Leah Shafer / December 14, 2017 /

Have you made your weekend plans yet? We’ve got some great ideas for the truly real estate obsessed, like these three open houses!  We love bringing you an insider look at hot North Texas properties with our CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week column. This week, our houses range in price from $400K to $2.849 million. What do you think? 

Oak Lawn Townhome with Designer Touches and Low-maintenance Living

By Leah Shafer / December 12, 2017 /

Tucked in the heart of Oak Lawn, 2807 Throckmorton St. Apt 105 is fresh, fabulous, and convenient. This renovated townhome is all about the designer touches, clean lines, and low-maintenance living. We love the overall aesthetic, which is Scandinavian-chic and warmly modern.  Located near Cedar Springs Road and Wycliff Avenue, this townhome sits in a vibrant part…

Splurge vs. Steal: Two Bent Tree Homes Next Door to Each Other

By Leah Shafer / December 11, 2017 /

Far North Dallas offers a lot of desirable areas, high-end neighborhoods, and real estate options for homebuyers.  In this week’s Splurge vs. Steal, we’re headed to Bent Tree in Far North Dallas. This desirable neighborhood has two houses for sale next door to each other. They’re both luxury houses, each with a lot to offer. Like…

Delight in this Weekend’s Gorgeous Park Cities Open Houses

By Leah Shafer / December 7, 2017 /

Highland Park and University Park feature some of the most stately real estate in Texas. The Park Cities rarely fail to impress.  For this week’s CandysDirt.com Open Houses of the Week post, we’re headed to the Park Cities to look at three stunning properties you’ve got to tour this weekend. Our houses range in price from $1.335 million…